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Subtract 3/56 from 70/16

1st number: 4 6/16, 2nd number: 3/56

70/16 - 3/56 is 121/28.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 16 and 56 is 112

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 112
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
    70/16 = 70 × 7/16 × 7 = 490/112
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 2 = 112,
    3/56 = 3 × 2/56 × 2 = 6/112
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    490/112 - 6/112 = 490 - 6/112 = 484/112
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 121/28
  6. In mixed form: 49/28

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